Bethany Village Oktoberfest

September 7th 2024 from 1 PM – 6 PM

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Join Us for our Annual Oktoberfest at Bethany Village!

Dust off your best Oktoberfest costume and join us for our annual Bethany Village Oktoberfest!

This event is held each September in the Bethany neighborhood located near downtown Portland and Beaverton. Come visit and enjoy an afternoon full of live music, German inspired food offerings, a large Oktoberfest beer tent, kids activities, numerous local small business vendors, and more!

Interested in being a vendor at Oktoberfest? Visit our vendor page to apply today and get answers to vendor FAQs.

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest is an annual festival traditionally held in Munich, Germany, over a two-week period that ends on the first Sunday in October. This annual festival first began in October of 1810, originally in celebration of the marriage between the Crown Prince of Bavaria King Louis I to Princess Therese von Sachsen. The festival concluded five days later with a horse race. Throughout the ensuing centuries, the festival became combined with the race and state agricultural fairs, which introduced the tradition of German beer and food to the celebration.

Today, many cities across the globe often hold their own events modeled after the original Oktoberfest in Munich. We are excited to bring this historic German celebration to Bethany Village, located in Portland, Oregon.

Fun fact: Did you know approximately 20% of Oregon residents claim German ancestry?

When is Oktoberfest?

This year, the Bethany Village Oktoberfest will be on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Located at: 4720 NW Bethany Boulevard Portland, OR 97229

Friends celebrating at Bethany Village Oktoberfest in Portland Oregon
Dancing at Bethany Village Oktoberfest in Portland Oregon
Family photo at Bethany Village Oktoberfest in Portland Oregon

Discover the Entertainment

Enjoy German-inspired live music, dynamic intermission acts, and fun competition.

The event will also feature numerous family-friendly games, activities, and a carnival ride!

Live Music from Z Musikmakers

Come enjoy live German-inspired music from Z Musikmakers, a local Oktoberfest band made up of individualist family members that have been performing for over 40 years.

Find them Online

Intermission Acts and Competitions

Enjoy fun and festive intermission acts and classic Oktoberfest activities such as a Stein Holding Competition!

Intermission 1 | 2:00 – 2:15 PM: Stein Holding Competition

Intermission 2 | 3:15 – 3:45 PM: Tirolean Dancers of Oregon

Fun Activities, Games, Carnival Ride, and More!

Come have a blast with our family-friendly entertainment during our Oktoberfest at Bethany Village.

Carnival Ride from
National Event Pros

Enjoy a ride on the Ballistic Swing and get unique views of the Village while enjoying the live performances.

Swing ride at Bethany Village in Portland Oregon

Bounce House and Games from
Bethany Athletic Club

Make sure to hop on by the Bethany Athletic Club booth where they will have an awesome bounce house!

Bounce house at Bethany Village Oktoberfest in Portland Oregon
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